Circuit City employees were outside near the line and passed out umbrellas, hand fans — which were also 10 percent discount passes — and drinks.

The first 100 people, 18 and older, received $50 gift cards, and for some of them it was a nice perk in addition to a chance to meet McCaffrey.

Partially leather Broncos footballs were on sale for $30 each before the store opened. The footballs were sold out about 5:30 p.m. All the proceeds were given to the Boys & Girls Club. Circuit City also donated $5,000 to the club.

Even after the doors opened for business, about 250 people stayed outside waiting to meet McCaffrey.